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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 1,054.40 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 1,054.40 and 356.07 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 1,054.40 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/1,054.40 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 1,054.40 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 375,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,438.43/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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